French word

borne

Pronunciation

IPA/bɔʁn/

Meaning

  • feminine nounterminal

Example

Tu peux payer à la borne.

You can pay at the terminal.

Illustration for borne (terminal)

More examples

J'ai rechargé mon téléphone à la borne.

I recharged my phone at the terminal.

Core concept

A marked station where a screen turns one location into a point for payment, information, or charging.

Common phrases

  • la borne de paiement

    the payment terminal

  • recharger à la borne

    recharge at the terminal

  • consulter la borne

    consult the terminal

Similar words

distributeur: An automated machine that dispenses cash, tickets, drinks, or other goods.
automate: An unattended machine for automated ticket sales and administrative procedures.
kiosque: A small kiosk or stand where magazines, drinks, and similar goods are sold.
guichet: A service counter where staff handle tickets and administrative matters.

Definition in French

Point-service fixe, souvent équipé d'un écran, qui permet à une personne d'accéder sur place à un service simple (informations, paiement, recharge).

Word origin

French inherited borne from Old French for a fixed marker, then extended the noun from a point that marks a place to a fixed point that provides a service.

Usage tips

  • For a charging station, French commonly uses borne de recharge or borne de recharge électrique; borne alone can refer to several service points.

Other meanings

  • charging stationnoun
  • information kiosknoun

Related words

  • bornélimitedadjective

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